The cybersecurity market is anticipated to exceed $300 billion by 2024 as a result of government and corporate concerns about the rising financial losses attributed to cyberattacks, according to the 2019 Market Study Report on the cybersecurity industry 2018–2024.
The cybersecurity industry remains in a state of growth and continues to be a lucrative field for professionals who are trained in security solutions (MarketWatch, 2019). You have chosen a cybersecurity graduate program and your education and skills will help you to be marketable if you choose to work in this field.
In this project, you will create a professional presence on LinkedIn, a professional social media network that is widely used by professionals and employers in most industries. If your profession or personal beliefs prevent you from establishing a LinkedIn profile, you may submit a Word document with the same sections as a live LinkedIn profile. As part of this project, you will conduct research into your present or desired industry, create a branding statement, and create or revise a LinkedIn profile using what you have learned about the industry and yourself.
There are four steps in this project that will lead you through each deliverable. Most steps should take no more than two hours to complete. Begin by watching the video above, which introduces the fictional scenario that provides the framework for the project. Then continue with Step 1: Engage in Analysis and Reflection.
References
MarketWatch. (2019). At 12% CAGR, cybersecurity market size will reach 300 billion USD by 2024. Retrieved from https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/at-12-cagr-cybersecurity-market-size-will-reach-300-billion-usd-by-2024-2019-02-13